They played well down the stretch and got into the playoffs so it didn't go as poorly as most expected but what we saw today was exactly what everyone was afraid of with the OC and offense. I'd say there's close to no chance of a change because this is what Carroll wanted but I really hope they don't waste Wilson again next year.

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Wilson is going to be an interesting story this off-season. One year left on his deal, no negotiations, and the odd rumors about the Seahawks chasing Jacoby Brissett last year. Have to imagine they figure it out, but who knows.

Where is Seattle’s advantage aside from QB? Dallas’ personnel on D is either 1 or 2 in the league, their o line is very good, Elliot is amazing. Having 2 very good backs is great but it doesn’t compare to having Zeke. The receivers are about even, TE is about even.

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Seahawks ran for 2500+ yards and 15 TDs this year at 4.8 YPC, and 2000+ yards if you leave out Wilson. Doesn't compare? That statement doesn't make any sense. I'll take that over the Cowboys run game anyday, which doesn't come close statistically any way you slice it . There's a reason Seattle had the #1 rush offense in the league this season. I wouldn't say their lack of production in one game is a knock on their overall "talent level" at RB or the offensive line. It's just one game out of 17.

As you noted, Seattle obviously has an obvious advantage at QB, the WRs and TE's about about even. Now Dallas obviously has the better defense overall, but it's not that much better. These teams were pretty evenly matched.

And then there's this. Baldwin and Lockett were both getting open all night long but they insisted on running the old run-run-pass sequence. Their running game, as good as it has been all season, wasn't working. But their fallback plan happens to be one of the league's best QBs, so why not let him do his thing?

Wasn't just playcalling. That's the easy out. The Seahawks defense was gashed for big plays in the 2nd half. Don't forget Zeke's huge run before half because no set an edge. They were outplayed and outcoached.

The difference to me was discipline on defense. Dallas got a couple big plays on the ground kicking runs to the outside when Seattle had poor gap control. And then that really bad play near the end where everybody turned their backs to the LOS and almost let Dak walk in for a TD. Cowboys were better fundamentally, which is kind of surprising since it's hard to out-fundamental a Pete Carroll team.

Wasn't just playcalling. That's the easy out. The Seahawks defense was gashed for big plays in the 2nd half. Don't forget Zeke's huge run before half because no set an edge. They were outplayed and outcoached.

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nah it's play calling and everything else after that. HOF Qb and they barely let him do anything. Brutal. But as a Rams fans I'm used to Brian being the worst play caller in the league.

nah it's play calling and everything else after that. HOF Qb and they barely let him do anything. Brutal. But as a Rams fans I'm used to Brian being the worst play caller in the league.

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It amazes me why people still refuse to acknowledge Dallas has a pretty decent defense. Take out that garbage time TD at the end and Seattle came up with like 226 yards for the game. It's not like they're loaded with explosive playmakers anyway other than Wilson.

Dallas easily led in yards, first downs, time of possession. They ran for almost 180 yards on Seattle's alleged run-stopping defense. They were the better team. Blaming the playcalling on a seasoned coach like Pete Carroll is classic excuse making.

It amazes me why people still refuse to acknowledge Dallas has a pretty decent defense. Take out that garbage time TD at the end and Seattle came up with like 226 yards for the game. It's not like they're loaded with explosive playmakers anyway other than Wilson.

Dallas easily led in yards, first downs, time of possession. They ran for almost 180 yards on Seattle's alleged run-stopping defense. They were the better team. Blaming the playcalling on a seasoned coach like Pete Carroll is classic excuse making.

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What? I never said they didn't have a good defense. Stop inferring things. You have a HOF QB use him. League average play calling and the Seahawks win. Happy they lost, though.

nah it's play calling and everything else after that. HOF Qb and they barely let him do anything. Brutal. But as a Rams fans I'm used to Brian being the worst play caller in the league.

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That doesn't mean they would have won. I get why they wanted to be conservative. Lawrence and Gregory would have dominated the game. The issue is sticking with the run despite it not working. They needed to come out throwing in the 2nd half.

That doesn't mean they would have won. I get why they wanted to be conservative. Lawrence and Gregory would have dominated the game. The issue is sticking with the run despite it not working. They needed to come out throwing in the 2nd half.

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So we completely agree? Their play calling and game planning cost them the game. Brian Schottenheimer is the worst OC in the NFL. Peter Carroll should be on thin ice for even suggesting they hire him lol.